Today I was invited to lunch with Paula, the other blogger on the site. She made me a delicious salad with spinach, orange peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, scallops, and wheat germ. I have heard her talk of wheat germ before but am uneducated on why it's good for you. So, I decided to look it up. Here's what I found: It's very high in protein and usually higher than even most meats (which is actually a benefit for me because I don't love meat like most people. I can stomach chicken, fish, and a little turkey burger but that's about it.) It's a high source of nutrients and increases energy level as well as repairs tissue damage. It contains a large amount of Vitamin E which is an antioxidant aiding in the prevention of the aging process and heart disease. Many of the sites I found quoted it as a a natural weight-loss food and high in fiber. Wow, I think I've been introduced to another food when I cook my meals!!! The only question I have is if it's high in fat and calories? Most sites I found said it's about 3g of fat for 1 oz. and 108 calories. This is probably what I had on my salad, if not less. I also had about 1/2 cup of pasta to get my starch in with my meal. It was absolutely delicious and I highly recommend you try some of Paula's recipes and foods because she has cooked for me a few times and wow, she is an incredible cook. She works wonders with healthy foods that make all of her meals taste just like a high-fat "meat and potatoes" kind of meal. The amount of veggies she uses leave you feeling full and your palate pleased.